That's Queen Medusa!

"What? That Sixth-grade Alchemist in Wutan City is also surnamed Yao?" Han Feng froze the moment he heard this news.

He thought to himself, how could this tiny Jia Ma Empire, which didn't even rank as a third-rate empire on the Dou Qi Continent, possibly produce a Sixth-grade Alchemist?

Beyond his surprise, Han Feng felt a surge of curiosity.

"The other party is also surnamed Yao..."

Could he also be a member of the Yao Clan? Han Feng was deeply intrigued and eager to get to the bottom of it; he wondered if he should find an opportunity to visit that alchemist in Wutan City.

Han Feng suddenly sneered, "That Yin Gu Old Man actually auctioned off a Sect-Breaking Pill. Heh, it seems I must find an opportunity to pay him a visit as well."

"I am currently at the peak of the nine-star Dou Huang realm. I need a pill that can help me break through to the Dou Zong realm, and this Sect-Breaking Pill is extremely precious."

"That Yin Gu Old Man has no fortune to enjoy it."

Han Feng set off immediately; if he could break through to the Dou Zong realm, his influence within the Black-Corner Region would surge significantly.

Other factions would also value him far more than they did before.

Even the sects that were at odds with him would have to re-evaluate their own strength.

In Wutan City, over the next few days, following the sale of the Sect-Breaking Pill, the name "Mr. Yao" immediately resounded throughout the city.

It wasn't just Wutan City; the entire Jia Ma Empire was no exception.

Yao Chen's reaction to this was indifferent, as he felt it was nothing of note. After all, the Yao Chen of the past was the number one alchemist in the Central Plains.

He was the Pavilion Master of the Starfall Pavilion and the renowned Venerable Yao of the Dou Qi Continent.

What did having a little influence and fame in the tiny Jia Ma Empire matter now? He didn't care at all.

Moreover, the current Yao Chen was already at the strength of a Dou Sheng.

At this moment, in the Nalan Clan, located within the Jia Ma Holy City, the capital of the Jia Ma Empire.

Nalan Jie and Nalan Su had been repeatedly pondering one thing over the past few days: Yao Chen could refine Sixth-grade pills and possessed the strength of a Dou Zong.

Such a figure, in all likelihood, was probably not a native of their Jia Ma Empire.

This meant that Mr. Yao was likely an alchemist from elsewhere on the continent.

Therefore, he might have a larger faction or sect behind him. The more he thought about this, the more Nalan Jie wanted to win over and curry favor with Yao Chen.

Thus, he spoke up, "Mr. Yao is definitely someone our Nalan Clan will need to rely on heavily for a long time to come!"

"I suspect that besides our Nalan Clan, all the major factions in the entire Jia Ma Empire, including the arrogant Cloud Mist Sect, will be no exception. They will surely make some moves soon."

"If you don't believe me, just wait and see."

"That is certain." Nalan Su nodded, then looked at his father, Nalan Jie.

"Father, what should we do next? Nalan Yanran sent word that she personally went to Wutan City to visit Mr. Yao, but was turned away."

"Furthermore, Nalan Yanran specifically returned to the Cloud Mist Sect to ask Yun Yun to step forward in her capacity as the Cloud Mist Sect Leader, yet the other party still turned them away."

"It seems he holds even the Cloud Mist Sect, this behemoth of our Jia Ma Empire, in contempt and complete disdain."

"It appears... if our Nalan Clan wants to build a good relationship with Mr. Yao, the prospects are likely not very high," Nalan Su said.

"Sigh! If that is the case, then it seems our Nalan Clan truly has no great hope of establishing a friendship with Mr. Yao."

Nalan Jie sighed, feeling quite disappointed.

"However, it is not entirely impossible. I have heard that there are traces of an Exotic Fire in the Tagor Desert. If we could seize the Exotic Fire and present it to Mr. Yao, perhaps we could earn his regard for our Nalan Clan!"

"An Exotic Fire!"

"Indeed, that is a good method and idea. An Exotic Fire is extremely precious; even a powerhouse at the Dou Zong level would not be indifferent to it."

"This matter is certainly worth serious consideration."

"But seizing an Exotic Fire... I fear it will not be easy," Nalan Jie sighed.

After all, the Tagor Desert was the territory of the Snake People Tribe and Queen Medusa.

For an ordinary person to go to that place, they would need at least the strength of a Dou Huang.

Otherwise, if they couldn't defeat Queen Medusa, they would likely perish there.

"That is true."

"However, we could gather the strength of the Cloud Mist Sect, Nalan Yanran's teacher Yun Yun, and the power of the Pill King Gu He. Perhaps the chances would be greater."

"In that case, we must have Nalan Yanran return so we can discuss this thoroughly; that would be the most prudent course of action," Nalan Jie said.

"Understood, Father. I will notify Nalan Yanran immediately. Please rest assured."

"Good, then I leave it to you," Nalan Jie nodded.

Yao Chen was naturally unaware of the Nalan Clan's current situation, but for someone with the cultivation of a Dou Sheng, he didn't need to know.

To him, the Nalan Clan was nothing more than a fart.

Even the Cloud Mist Sect, which was considered a behemoth when looking at the Jia Ma Empire, was no exception; they were all merely ants.

After receiving the notification from her father, Nalan Su, Nalan Yanran immediately discussed the matter with her teacher, Yun Yun, and the Pill King, Gu He.

Pill King Gu He nodded, though he too was eager to obtain the Exotic Fire.

One had to know that for an Alchemist, the temptation of an Exotic Fire was immense, yet compared to the friendship of a Dou Zong powerhouse, he still leaned toward the latter.

"I believe Nalan Yanran's proposal is excellent. Although an Exotic Fire is precious, if we could obtain it and gift it to Mr. Yao..."

"To gain the favor of a Dou Zong powerhouse would be an extremely worthwhile trade."

"Furthermore, this Dou Zong powerhouse can refine the Sect-Breaking Pill, which helps a nine-star peak Dou Huang break through the barrier and enter the Dou Zong realm!" Pill King Gu He said.

"Very well. Since that is the case, Nalan Yanran, help me convey a message to your father: tell him that both Gu He and I have agreed."

"Yes, Teacher!" Nalan Yanran nodded and accepted the instruction.

Afterward, Nalan Yanran, along with Yun Yun and Gu He, departed from the Cloud Mist Sect and headed to the Nalan Family.

They gathered to discuss the plan to head to the Tagor Desert in search of the Exotic Fire.

Sitting in the seats of the great hall, after Nalan Jie outlined his general ideas, neither Yun Yun nor Gu He had any objections.

Their goals were aligned; they all hoped that through this Exotic Fire, they could obtain the favor of Yao Chen.

"Good, then that is how it shall be done. We depart immediately!"

"If we happen to encounter Queen Medusa, Sect Master Yun Yun, I will have to rely on you. After all, you are the only Dou Huang powerhouse among us!"

Queen Medusa was, after all, the Queen of the Snake People Tribe, possessing the strength of a Dou Huang.

Even Yun Yun dared not claim she had the certainty to subdue her; she could only do her best.